Label Machine Operator - Dallas, TX

VetJobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison Vestcom in Dallas is seeking a mechanically inclined Machine Operator to run advanced labeling equipment and meet daily production goals. You will be responsible for operating machinery, maintaining logs, and contributing to a zero-defect culture.

You will monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, log materials in the ERP system, and collaborate with the team to maintain a safe, efficient production line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of related manufacturing or machine operation experience.
• Strong mechanical skills and the ability to analyze equipment performance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of a shift.
• Color vision proficiency to distinguish product variations.

Responsibilities

• Operate label machines efficiently to meet daily production deadlines while minimizing material waste.
• Use mechanical aptitude to monitor equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and identify root causes rather than fixes.
• Maintain accurate logs of raw materials using our ERP system and uphold a zero-defect mindset through attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and collaborate with the production team to ensure site health.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School/GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Full-time

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

Vestcom is a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 leader in materials science and packaging materials. Learn more at www.vestcom.com.

Join Avery Dennison as a Machine Operator, where you will take ownership of advanced labeling technology to deliver high-quality products. We are looking for a mechanically inclined “Technical Pilot” who is accountable, curious about how equipment functions, and thrives in a performance-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Performance & Accuracy: Operate label machines efficiently to meet daily production deadlines while minimizing material waste.
• Technical Ownership: Use your mechanical aptitude to monitor equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and identify root causes rather than "band-aid" fixes.
• Data & Quality: Maintain accurate logs of raw materials using our ERP system and ensure a "zero-defect" mindset through close attention to detail.
• Safety & Collaboration: Maintain a clean, safe work area and collaborate with the production team to ensure overall site health.

Who You Are

• Resilient & Adaptable: You maintain focus during high-pressure shifts and can pivot when production priorities change.
• Detail-Oriented: You have a strong eye for quality and can monitor close tolerances to ensure every product meets specifications.
• Team-First: You are willing to step outside your assigned duties to help a coworker for the good of the department.

Auto req ID

480199BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Equipment_Operator

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of related manufacturing or machine operation experience.
• Strong mechanical skills and the ability to analyze equipment performance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of a shift.
• Color vision proficiency to distinguish product variations.

Shift

D Shift, Wednesday 12AM - 6AM, Thurs-Sat 6PM-6AM

City*

Dallas

State*

Texas

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Avery Dennison